"It is illegal to cut the knees on cypress trees growing on state land without a state permit, according to the Orlando Sentinel. The knees are widely used for making tables and lamps. Cypress knees are protected under the wetland preservation laws in Florida. Read more: http://www.ehow.com/facts_8027910_legal ... z2wnpBZbcc "

WOW, all this came about when I was living in Ohio for 30 years. Growing up, knees where sold in roadside stands. I imagine lots of knees are imported now from South America.

"A lot of people spend time talking to the Animals, but not that many people listen. That's the real problem! ... Winnie the Pooh